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Caterpillar 953C

Series: Caterpillar Crawler Loader

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The Caterpillar Crawler Loader series from Caterpillar includes the 953C. The engine delivers 95.4 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,243.1 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 15,145 kg. Ground clearance is 378 mm. Top speed is 9.2 km/h. The tank holds 241.1 litres. The pump delivers 120.4 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 110.2 litres. Working pressure is 240 bar. The cooling system holds 26.1 litres. The oil fill is 18.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the Cat 3126B ATAAC. The Caterpillar Crawler Loader series covers 31 models. Rated output within it ranges from 46.2 to 205.1 kW; the 953C sits in the lower part of that range with 95.4 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 955K below it with 85.8 kW and the 955L above it with 96.9 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat 3126B ATAACcorrect
Power95.4 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,243.1 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity26.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity18.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance378correct
Unladen weight15,145 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Top speed9.2 km/hcorrect
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow120.4 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity110.2 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure240correct
Fuel tank capacity241.1 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,151.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.3 kW/t (95 kW / 15.1 t)

Stronger than 48% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 953C have?

The Caterpillar 953C delivers 95.4 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar 953C weigh?

The unladen weight is 15,145 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 953C have?

6 cylinders, 7,243 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 953C go?

Top speed is 9.2 km/h.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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Other models in this series

931

931 LGP

931B

931B LGP

931C Series II

931C Series II LGP

933C

933C LGP

935C Series II

939C

941B

943

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